Greenpeace’s Senior Lobbyist will be driven, articulate, and strategic. While there are growing opportunities to address global warming in the Congress, Greenpeace’s legislative strategy must be prepared not only to push for the strongest science based solutions, but also to defend against steps thatare insufficient. The Senior Lobbyist will join Greenpeace’s global warming campaign, leading strategy development and implementation for the legislative team.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead development and execution of Greenpeace’s lobbying strategy
• Develop and maintain contacts with Members of Congress and their staff.
• Write and edit news releases, op eds, letters to the editor, other media materials generated by the DC legislative team.
• Work with Greenpeace’s global warming field team to ensure consistency of message on legislative issues.
• Quickly interpret new legislative proposals and legislative actions into digestible and easily understood bullet points for field and media use.
• Track global warming legislation in the House and Senate and provide update to staff, allies, etc
• Manage 1-3 staff on the legislative team
• Actively work with other environmental groups to build an effective "left flank"

• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong writing skills
• Experience in media relations
• At least 7 years direct lobbying experience Strong communication skills including public speaking, written and oral
• Critical and strategic thinking
• Able to keep a level head in a fast-paced campaign environment

Commitment to strong science based solutions to global warming without compromise.

Greenpeace Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.